Postpartum tubal ligation is a surgical procedure used to prevent pregnancy. As this eMedTV page explains, it is performed shortly after a woman gives birth. This page covers postpartum tubal ligation, including its risks, benefits, and alternatives.
As this part of the eMedTV Web site explains, preparing for a postpartum tubal ligation involves not eating or drinking after midnight on the night before your surgery. This article also offers other tips on preparing for your tubal ligation.
As this eMedTV article explains, on the day of a postpartum tubal ligation, you'll receive an intravenous line (IV) for drugs and fluids, as well as an EKG to monitor your heart. This page describes what you can expect on the day of your procedure.
This eMedTV article explains that you may see anesthesia equipment, sterile instruments, and unfamiliar items in the operating room when having your postpartum tubal ligation. This page discusses postpartum tubal ligation and the operating room.
The anesthesia used for postpartum tubal ligation will eliminate any pain felt during the procedure. As this eMedTV Web page explains, it is important to know the risks of any medication, including anesthesia.
As this eMedTV page explains, a postpartum tubal ligation lasts between 15 and 45 minutes and results in the blocking of the fallopian tubes, thus preventing pregnancy. This page tells you what to expect during your postpartum tubal ligation surgery.
As you recover from tubal ligation, you may experience pain, chills, nausea, and other symptoms. This eMedTV resource offers an in-depth look at the recovery process and what you can expect during the recovery time for tubal ligation.
In over 99 percent of cases, having a postpartum tubal ligation results in complete sterilization. This eMedTV selection explores the possible outcomes of the surgery, including an increased risk of ectopic pregnancy.
There are a number of major and minor tubal ligation risks, including nausea, bleeding, and nerve injury. This eMedTV segment offers an in-depth look at tubal ligation risks and discusses the factors that increase your risk, such as diabetes.
As this eMedTV segment explains, there are several postpartum tubal ligation alternatives, such as periodic abstinence, condoms, diaphragms, and other methods. However, these alternatives are not as effective as tubal ligation.
After having a tubal ligation, some women may wish to become pregnant. This eMedTV Web page addresses the possibility of pregnancy after postpartum tubal ligation and describes the reversal procedure called tubal reanastomosis.
If you have diabetes, symptoms of abnormal blood sugar following tubal ligation could signal a problem. This eMedTV resource covers important facts about diabetes and tubal ligation, such as increased risk of infection.
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